In a backing arrangement, the backer provides the bankroll and absorbs all losses. Profits are split at regular intervals (chops). When losing, the player goes "in makeup" — they owe the backer that amount before they can take profit cuts again. The player can never lose money, only time.

This came from a conversation with a BTG member who was struggling through a rough stretch. Being able to see what a year might look like — the swings, the variance — can help when you're in the middle of one of those months. Enter your volume below and use the Re-roll Year button to put things in perspective.

This tab simulates 5 years of poker with automatic stake progression. Customize the rules below. Notice how a 25 buy-in downswing — which feels enormous in the moment — becomes a tiny blip on a 5-year graph.